Blumen-Walzer (E Köhler, arr. Philip Le Bas)

Video score of the "Blumen-Walzer" (Valse des Fleurs/Flower Waltz) by Ernesto Köhler (1849 – 1907), originally for 2 flutes and piano, here edited and arranged by Philip Le Bas for 2 flutes and string quintet.

(See    • Blumen-Walzer (E Köhler, arr. Philip ...   for a comparison of this Sibelius recording with a much improved, but more time-consuming, recording using Dorico.)

Köhler was considered the best flautist of his era and he wrote over 100 pieces for his instrument as well as ballets and an opera. He was also a mandolin player and wrote a famous Method for mandolin.

This waltz is typical of his output: lively, fun, and eminently suited for dancing!

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